SHELBY, Ohio — Saturday’s Shelby Bicycle Days opened with blue skies and included a bike tour, 5K running race, bike clinic, bike decorating contest, and parade. It started with the Whippet 1 Mile Run and Whippet 5K Run, followed by the Lindy Flyer Community Bike Tour. Bikers had the option to bike four different routes […]
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Richland Public Health sponsors free fitness classes for one week
MANSFIELD, Ohio —Ten local gyms and fitness centers have joined forces to offer free fitness classes to residents Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18. Richland Public Health (RPH) is sponsoring the week-long event using funds from the Communities Preventing Chronic Disease grant. The grant, awarded by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), was given […]
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Mansfield City School’s welcomes new high school principal
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield’s board of education appointed Dr. Jose Hernandez as the high school’s new principal Wednesday evening during a special board meeting. Hernandez was all smiles Wednesday when he accepted the position as Mansfield Senior High’s principal. “I’m excited for this challenge,” he said, addressing members of the board of education. “The challenges […]
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HYSight Technologies awarded FAA exemption for drone sales
MANSFIELD, Ohio —Updated– Local drones dealer HYSight Technologies will expand their offerings thanks to a recent 333 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exemption they were awarded. The exemption, which was cleared in June by the FAA and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), allows the company to conduct business all over the United States. Their drones are […]
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Beilstein grows thousands of hostas in his backyard
MANSFIELD, Ohio — When Doug Beilstein fed his curiosity about hosta plants around 25 years ago, his appetite only grew. And so did his garden. Beilstein loves the hosta plant. When he started planting seeds in his backyard garden all those years ago, he became interested in hybridizing the diverse plant. He currently estimates that […]
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Public beaches contaminated with E. coli remain open
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of June 17, 34 out of 134 public beaches in Ohio were contaminated with Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, but according to the Ohio Department of Health, they will remain open. “There are several things people can do to avoid getting sick,” explained Recreation Programs Administrator for the Ohio Department […]
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After three-day delay, gay marriage can be performed in Crawford County
BUCYRUS, Ohio — After a three-day delay, Crawford County Courthouse is now issuing same-sex marriage licenses. They made the decision to move forward with Friday’s ruling on Monday, June 29. On Friday, June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions in all 50 states. Crawford County Courthouse, however, did not issue same-sex marriage licenses […]
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Economic development up to individuals and groups says commissioner
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Richland County has a 5.1 percent unemployment rate, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mansfield’s rate is 5.7 percent. Last week some local officials went to Columbus to explore ways to stimulate economic development. In an ongoing effort to strategize how to best drive the unemployment rate down, a group […]
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Job-seekers flock to Ohio Means Jobs Richland County Jobs Fair
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio Means Jobs Richland County Jobs Fair brought nearly 30 businesses and many job-seekers to the Richland County Longview Center on Friday. Assistant Director for Richland County Jobs and Family Services Lori Bedson said the businesses represented at the job fair included light manufacturing, trucking, healthcare, and staffing management. “We’ve been […]
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Mansfield bike loop on hold until mid-August
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Despite city council’s unanimous approval last week, construction of the 5.73 mile Mansfield bike loop has been put on hold until mid-August, said Richland Moves! Chairman Nelson Shogren. The wait is for the materials. Richland Public Health Educator Melissa Culler said she ordered 122 signs, galvanized posts, three different stencils, five gallons of […]